Whooping Cough Cases Rise Across Europe, Asia And Parts Of U.S.
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 17, 2024
Whooping cough outbreaks are expanding across Europe, Asia and parts of the United States, including Northern California.
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ACOs led by independent physicians save Medicare ‘substantially’ more money, CBO says
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 17, 2024
Independent practices have clearer financial incentives to lower medical spending than hospitals participating in accountable care organizations, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
5 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Changing Healthcare
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 17, 2024
While the artificial intelligence revolution has just being, it is transforming healthcare, speeding drug discovery, improving both diagnosis and patient communication.
FTC to vote on banning noncompete clauses for physicians, other clinicians and in general
Medical Economics
APRIL 17, 2024
Federal regulators announce public meeting next week on issue that is divisive in health care.
Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Tops Ozempic On Cost, Weight Loss
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 17, 2024
A new study in JAMA shows the cost of semaglutide would need to drop 3-fold to equal ESG, a quick procedure that helps patients lose up to 18-20% of their weight.
GLP-1 medications like Wegovy are effective metabolic health tools for teens with insulin resistance
KevinMD.com
APRIL 17, 2024
Lizzie is a 13-year-old with a great sense of humor. She tells it like it is, especially to her Mom, Jackie, who admits to being a bit of an Almond Mom (the parent who is stuck in a weight-focused diet culture). Jackie leads a very healthy lifestyle and has never had to deal with being Read more… GLP-1 medications like Wegovy are effective metabolic health tools for teens with insulin resistance originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
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Elevance notches $2.3B in profit, unfazed by Change attack
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 17, 2024
The insurer says it has caught up on claims delayed due to the cyberattack on the clearinghouse earlier this year, and shared more details on a new primary care venture with a private equity firm.
Apple’s Work In Healthcare Is Just Getting Started
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 17, 2024
Apple’s ecosystem, ranging from personal devices to spatial computing, has significant potential to disrupt healthcare.
Over 20% of healthcare bankruptcies last year were linked to private equity: report
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 17, 2024
Another wave of private equity-backed bankruptcies is expected this year, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.
InnovationRx: Legislation Could Prevent Pharma Companies From Working With Chinese Contractors
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 17, 2024
Plus: The injector billionaire
What health care could learn about information sharing from banks and retail stores
Medical Economics
APRIL 17, 2024
Economist discusses potential cost savings and fewer administrative burdens if U.S. health care had an automated clearinghouse.
Brain Health Takes Center Stage: Meet The 2024 Class Of Paul And Daisy Soros Fellows
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 17, 2024
The high level of accomplishment of this class of PD Soros Fellows, is a poignant reminder of the valuable contributions immigrants make to our country.
Global health leadership; heart transplant technology; lessons in innovation – Morning Medical Update
Medical Economics
APRIL 17, 2024
The top news stories in medicine today.
Heritage Provider Network: Medical Group, For Sale
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 17, 2024
Lots has been made over the last few years about the acquisition of Oak Street Health One Medical. Heritage is a unique remaining asset.
What’s next for cybersecurity and AI in healthcare
Physicians Practice
APRIL 17, 2024
Although AI shows promise in streamlining administrative tasks like documentation and billing, its integration into clinical decision-making processes sparks some challenges.
Checkpoint Inhibitors: A New Hope for Cancer Treatment
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 17, 2024
Checkpoint inhibitors revolutionized the way we treat aggressive cancers. This article explores this treatment’s roots and hints at future applications.
How to Save Time and Effort Managing Counseling Treatment Plans at Scale
Valant
APRIL 17, 2024
The counseling treatment plan is a core component of effective mental health treatment. Not only is it a map for treating a client, it is necessary for compliance with insurance and governmental mandates. However, managing these plans at scale is a complex task that often creates headaches for clinicians and directors in large outpatient behavioral health practices.
How Cabinet Health Is Pioneering Sustainable Healthcare, One Plastic-Free Pill Bottle At A Time
Forbes Healthcare
APRIL 17, 2024
Cabinet Health is on a mission to reduce single-use plastic from healthcare and they have found like-minded partners in major companies such as Target, CVS and McKesson.
Is It OK for Internists to Wear Masks Forever?
Sensible Medicine
APRIL 17, 2024
If you can’t believe we are still talking about this, that is sort of the point of the post. Personally, I could not wait to put mask wearing behind me, but I still find the issue of masking in healthcare facilities interesting. I have written my own essays about it on Sensible Medicine on September 28 th , 2022 , and January 11 th , 2024. The parallels to universal precautions, the balance of comfort, communication, and patient safety, and the issues of power in the doctor patient relatio
Prepare Your Staff For the Future of Digital Care With the Digital Health Academy
Medbridge
APRIL 17, 2024
No matter what setting or discipline you’re working in, you’ve probably heard people talking about digital healthcare. Since 2018, more than $25 billion dollars has flowed into the digital health sector, funding over 2,000 companies. But despite the digital health wave, many providers have been slow to adopt these new technologies. A 2021 survey saw […] The post Prepare Your Staff For the Future of Digital Care With the Digital Health Academy appeared first on MedBridge Blog.
What is a Just Culture in Healthcare?
Performance Health
APRIL 17, 2024
First used in healthcare in a 2001 report by David Marx, the definition of just culture is a system of shared accountability in which organizations are responsible for the systems they have designed and for responding to the behaviors of their employees in a fair and just manner. Employees are accountable for the quality of their choices and for reporting incidents and system vulnerabilities.
Value-based care adoption is a journey, not a destination. And the map you follow can make all the difference
Medical Economics
APRIL 17, 2024
Health care system transformation and the push to value-based care contracting is a journey
Tips for Getting into Medical School When Your Parent Is a Doctor
Accepted Blog
APRIL 17, 2024
There has been an interesting shift in medical school admissions for applicants whose parents are doctors. In 1989, these applicants were 15% more likely to get into medical school. Ten years ago, students who had a physician for a parent were still more likely to get accepted into medical school. Ten years later, the opposite is true. These applicants are less likely to get into medical school.
UKs Phased Smoking Ban
Science Based Medicine
APRIL 17, 2024
UK MPs have just passed the Tobacco and Vapes Bill by a 383 to 67 vote. If the measure becomes law it will ban the sale of tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009. This is not just an age limit – this is a permanent phased ban. If the law passes and stands, anyone born after that date will […] The post UKs Phased Smoking Ban first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.
Celebrating Three Years of Transformative Telemedicine in Oaxaca, Mexico
19 Labs
APRIL 17, 2024
As we celebrate the third anniversary of the Oaxaca telemedicine program, we reflect on the remarkable journey we've undertaken with the Health Secretary of Oaxaca and the profound impact we've had on local healthcare and communities. Over the past three years, our joint commitment to bridging healthcare gaps in rural areas has yielded transformative results, touched countless lives, and revolutionized how healthcare is delivered.
The Role of PTAs in Orthopedic Care
Unitek College
APRIL 17, 2024
Behind the Scenes in the Essential World of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) are one of the fastest-growing career fields in the healthcare industry, and for a good reason. It’s an incredibly rewarding field of work where you’ll play an essential role in helping patients get healthier on a daily basis. In orthopedic […] The post The Role of PTAs in Orthopedic Care appeared first on Unitek College.
Embracing Cultural Competence and Cultural Safety
Minority Nurse
APRIL 17, 2024
Cultural competence and cultural safety are crucial to delivering effective care. They are also key to creating working environments where everyone feels valued and able to function at the highest level. If we invest time and energy in understanding and implementing these concepts, the dividends can be invaluable, both individually and collectively.
Burnout and patient engagement
Physicians Practice
APRIL 17, 2024
Improving patient health through engagement can help reduce burnout
Envision Healthcare names permanent CEO
Healthcare Dive - Practice Management
APRIL 17, 2024
Jason Owen took on the leadership role this week, months after the physician staffing firm emerged from bankruptcy restructuring.
Everything You Need To Know About AMA PRA Category 1 Credit
Beacon
APRIL 17, 2024
What Is AMA PRA Category 1 Credit? AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ is a critical part of ongoing CME for physicians , signifying their engagement in rigorous and approved educational activities within their specialty.
How to Create a Clinical Ladder To Improve Nurse Retention and Performance
Relias
APRIL 17, 2024
A nursing clinical ladder program can help you retain, develop, and motivate your nursing staff. As a recognized and desirable advancement program, it can also provide a competitive advantage when recruiting new nurses for your healthcare organization. Here’s what you need to know to begin your clinical ladder initiative. What is a clinical ladder?
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